Pre-employment and Return to Work Examinations.

The occupational health examination can be a challenging and interesting part of family practice. The pre-employment examination is conducted to ensure that the prospective employee has the physical and mental capacity for the job's demands. It is important to know both the state of the employee's health and the actual work environment, best assessed by visiting the work site. Most difficult decisions can be resolved by good communication with the employee and, with the employee's permission, with the employer.